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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
SERVICE AFLOAT,
Or, The Remarkable Career Of the Con.
federate Cruisers, Sumter and
Alabama.

By Admiral Raphael Semmes, c. S. n.
A work superbly illustrated with Is
steel engravings and S chromo-tinted
battle scenes, has just been issued by
the Baltimore Publishing Company, Bal
timore, Md, with the above title. This
is an authentic history, by the great Ad-
miral himself, of those famous Cruisers
that played such havoc with the Ameri-
can shipping during the War between
the States. Over s25,00O,000 worth of
property was destroyed; fact unpar-
alleled in naval warfare. The recital is
most thrilling; the work fills niche in
Confederate history heretofore vacant.
The book is complete in one royal
octayo volume of s33 pages, and is sold
only by subscription.
For terms, etc., apply to the publisher,
or Capt. A. p. Pifer, Newberry, S. c.,
who is general agent in South Carolina.
Capt. Pifer is also general agent for the
sale of "Fathcr Ryan's POEMS" Agents
wanted.
Ism.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

No. SO makes close connection for Atlanta
No. So makes close connection for Augusta
and Charleston at Columbia. ..y.,ss
Jas. I. Taylor, Gen. Pass. Agent
D. Cardwell, ASST Pass Agt. Columbia, 8. &.
Sol. Haas, Traffic Manager.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12


emeralds. These were set after 3
design supplied by the queen.
Governor Hill and Dan Lamont
have had an interview that is worry.
ing the esteemed metropolitan news.
papers. 1t seems to rs that these
able journals should have had pro-
fessional eayesdropper on the spot
1t is regarded as strange that both
the queen of Hawaii and the heir ap
parent should absent themselves
from the kingdom at the same time.
If the King should die during their
absence, the realm would be without
an official head.
Yale bristles up and says that il
will challenge Oxford if Cambridge
consents to row Harvard. Would i,
not be a great thing for our boys tc
lay out both the bloody English
crews2 And they can do it.
The University Of Michigan, a
Ann Arbor. will celebrate its fiftietl
birthday next month. 1t has become
one Of the best schools on this cont
nent, and Michigan has just cause t.
rejoice st it's semi.
It irritates the New York Iribun,
beyond measure because Mr.. Davis
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25

We have received from the authoress 9
copy of Echoes from the Heart, !" by Mar
garet Breckenridge Wrenn, daughter OF
the late Maj. John F. Wren of Augusta
county. It's dedication is ITO the memo.
~ of her beloved father and mother whose
love for many years frightened her path
way, this little volume is affectionatel7
dedicated by the author" The author
ess makes modest preface to her work in
which she says the poems were not written
for publication. but merely ''for the pleas
alre they gave to the loved family circle,''
and would have remained in oblivion but
for the earnest solicitation of friends.
''among whom may be mentioned Col. J.
Lewis Peyton, who in earlier days evoked
he happy muse, and is now distinguish
author" The reader of the work will
impressed before going far. with the
smmand of language, the ease of express
on, and the art of prettily clothing
oughts. which the author possesses. In
me Year is Dying" my Vision, ""An
enIng Prayer. ""The Seasons, ""Glen-
and in many other poems in the
sEdese are strongly exhibited. The
Is prettily gotten up and its merits
ald command success which should
urage the author to other efforts in
anne path of literature.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
THE LEGISLATURE.

A caucus of the Democratic members
of the General Assembly presided over by
r. H. Cardwell of Hanover, with Edward
Echols of Augusta, Secretary, was held to
consider the license question and some
suggestions about the debt. No conclu-
sion was arrived at. A later one had the
same result. In the House, Mr.. Hoge in
troduced a resolution looking to consti-
tutional amendment which shall bar the
payment of all State bonds not funded un-
der the Riddleberger bill in six months
after the adoption of this resolution. It
was laid on the table. In the Senate Mr.,
Koiner Introduce bill dning any officer
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
Our Special Road Law--Shall it be
Repealed !?

Editor indicator
The present being a proper time for the
people to take into consideration the past
managementandp present condition of their
local public affairs, and have reckoning
with their official servants, it may be we'll
to specially include close Investigation
of the transactions and doings OF those in
authority under our present Special Road
Law, and ascertain what are the results
after some three years operation under it's
provisions.
This law, like the old road law, requires
Of each and every male citizen between
the ages of sixteen and sixty, the perform
ance of two days labor per year on the
public roads. or in lieu Their of the pay
ment of two dollars to the road fund.
In addition to this it empo Wers the
Road Board of each district TO have levied
on all real and personal property such an
nual district road tax as they may deter
mine to be necessary, not exceeding
twenty cents on the one hundred dollars
of property. Under this provision the
Road Board of Beverly Manor have levied
and collected from the property holders OF
the district the following annual amounts
for road purposes, viz: In 1884. So, 949 %;
in 1885, So, 1914, and in 1886, So, 533 06,
aggregating for the three years IS .4SO O3.
In addition to these. one or two allow
ances from the county fund have been
made to the district for the erection of
certain so-called bridges and perhaps for
some other special performances.
Now. after having at command all these
resources for some three years past, our
road officials present the people with their
hirrt in, hot
improved and beJtered in every way. as
might reasonably be supposed ? Nay veri-
ly, but VIGOROUSLY IN as bad or worse con-
dition than they were kept under the provls-
ions of the old road law. The people would
like to know ''why is this thus" and it is
now in order for any who can to rise and
explain. The time of reckoning is at hand
and as their highways are in such deplor
able condition the people want to know
what their servants, to whom they en-
trusted this business. have been about, and
what has been done with their money.
Let US have light on this subject and let 1T
be promptly and fully considered. II the
results are no better in other districts of
the county, it is live question whether or
not the people should take steps to rid
themselves speedily of this law with Its
various Boards clothed with power to tax
the people, and it's numerous commits
sioners oversee1s, &C., all receiving per
diem for, what y, services rendered.
Next Monday being county court day,
will afford favorable opportunity for the
people from all districts to report results.
compare views, and discuss the matter
generally. Should it be deemed desirable
to be rid ofthe law our legislature is now
in session and a properly signed petition
or a set of resolutions passed by mass
meeting of our people, will secure its re-
peal in short time
This is not political question but
practical business matter. Let iJ bs con-
sldered and discussed as such.
A BEVERLEY MANOR TAXPAYER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
IMPORTANT CHANGE, OF INTEREST TO
EVERY ONE.

Blood letting is a thing of the past, and opiates,
purgatves and stimulants are found to be not only
useless but injurious. The scientific physician of
to-day dscards them for natural food remedies.
1t is fact that Neuralgia of the head and face
can be cured by the use OF this mild medication.
Dyspepsia, (and Mr.. Fothergill, Londen's great
est physycian, Says "every sick person is more or
less dyspeptc, ~ yields to its benign action; and
Diarrh9a tacute or chronic) is arrested by like
natural treatment. These are all diseases of debil
ity-then to narcotize, purge, and stimulate only
depresses organs that are already too weak.
For Neuralgia we refer to-
Lowry Lewis Burke & Lewis, HardWare) Staun-
ton, Va.
P. M. Woodward, Valley Depot. Staunton. Va.
Judge j. M. King, Postmaster, Knoxville, Tenn.
For Dyspepsia, to-
j. W. Witt, Neliey's Ford, Nelson Co, Va.
W Reeves McComb. Ffshersvie, Va.
Capt. I. N Scott, proprietor Atkin House, Knox
vile. Tenn.
For Piles, &C., and Diarrh9a. to-
Dr. G. W. Kemper, Port Republic. Va
DR.. Benz. Stephenson, Druggist, Knoxville, Tenn
W E. Jeffreys Henderson, N. c.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IN EVERY CASE UN
DERTAKEN. To introduce the treatment. our re-
preventative ian educated and experienced physi
cian) is now in Staunton and will stay until May
lst; so come at once and have your case cured
Treatment will not interfere with your business
In great number of cases no money until salts
factory benefit is given.
Neuralgia cured or no pay. Come at once; it will
cost you nothing to consult us. Notice of Office
will be found at Hughes & Robinsonfs Drug Store,
or at Ed, Burkes Livery Stable
FOOD TREATMENT COMPANY,
marJS ct Knoxville, Tenn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Republican County Committee of
Rockingham has called convention at
Harrisonburg, April 9th, to nominate
county officers, and district meetings for
April 2nd to nominate district officers.
The Democratic County Committee of
Botetourt has determined on a primary
for county officers.
Mr.. Wise has introduced in the Virginia
House of Delegates bill authorizing the
Circuit judges, on the petition of ten
voters, to appoint supervisors of election
from the different political parties, each
appointment to be acceptable to the party
the appolntee represents. These supervi-
sors to have the same duties as Federal
supervisors, and be present at the count
ing of the vote.
Gov. Hill, the Democratic Governor of
New York, has upset the political states
by appointing practical ocomotive-driver
to be one of the Railway Commissioners
of New 7 ork. The nominee is said to be
first rate man for the place.
1t is stated that Gen. Malone will start
daily paper at Petersburg for the coming
State campaign, which will be edited by
W. q. Elan, formerly of the Richmond
wing" Capt. Asa Rogers former bus
mess agent of the "Whig" has been ap-
pointed to 81. 400 place In the Govern
ment folding room on the recommendation
of Gen. Malone.
Judge Goodrich, of Fredericksburg. in a
speech before the Virginia Democratic
Association of Washington city, expressed
the opinion that the proper way to con-
duct the coming campaign in Virginia
would be to make the election of John S.
Barbour to the Senate. the issue. The
suggestion will not find favor with Mr..
Barbour, or the party either.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
THE CITY OF STANTON AS
PLACE TO INVEST IN,

1t is always unfortunate when citi-
zens of town, for any cause, attempt to
write the place down as place for locat.
ing in. The effect abroad is always bad,
Even if the grievances complained of are
accurately stated, the outside public only
look upon the city as one whose people are
not capable of governing the town proper
ly, and not desirable place to 60 to. In the
local scrimmage going on between the OPP
ponents and supporters of the present City
Council we take little interest, but in its
result on the outside world, the favorable
attention Of which the whole press of
StauntOn is increasingly striving to call to
our city, we are all deeply concerned. AS
to the present Council we think we can
write impartially, for we did not vote for
single member of it and on the other
hand the VINDICAToR strenuously urged
the defeat of three-fourths of its mem
bers on political grounds. But it is fair
to say that up to this time it's action, as a
rule, has been that of conservative,
energetic and useful legislative body. 1t
has carefully kept UP the financial credit
of the city; kept the sinking fund ahead of
the sum required, as its predecessors always
did; given us an admirably lighted city;
made no extravaganza appropriations. and
is, we hope, to give us better school houses
and better streets. Its members are more
deeply interested in taxation than the
general run of twelve men picked up at
random, and as they represent over $780,
600 of taxable property ,are not likely to COM
NIT any extravaganza for which they
must suffer with the rest of the tax pay.
ers. They are as materially interested in
keeping up the fame and credit of the city
we presume as any Council that could be
elected. That they will deserve criticism be-
fore their term expires may be inferred from
the fact that no Council Stanton ever
had, has, to our knowledge, escaped it..
And there are few of them that did not for
some act or other deserve it. Such criti.
cisrn they shall get from this paper when
they deserve it by their acts. But while
our family fight may go on, we trust the
outside world will bear the fact in mind
that Stanton is an orderly, we'll governed
city; tina. investments in real estate in it
pay as much interest as, and are subject
to far lighter taxation, than any town of
it's size in the Commonwealth-far less
than Alexandria, Lynchburg, Petersburg,
Richmond, or almost any lighted and
watered town in the CommonwealJh-and
that it Is city whose bonds sell at $105.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
CLEANED FROM THE MAILS.

DIR. D. M. Gilbert, pastor of Grace Lutheran
church at Winchester, and formerly of Staun
ton, has received call from Harrisburg, Pa.
Geo. W. Spots, who was Master of the
Wagon Trains under Maj. John A. Hartman,
Stonewall Jackson's Quartermaster, died a,
Winchester, Monday, aged seventy lone.
X. Fl. Parkins, baggage master on the G.
& o. road, was crushed to death at Hunting
ton, Monday night, while coupling two cars.
He was an old employee from Louisa county.
Col. Asher w. Hartman of Staunton, has
bought for $13 an acre, the 4a4-acre George
town" tract in Culpeper, containing a recent
ly discovered granite quarry.
The late James A. Bickle of Wytheville had
an insurance of $4,000 on his life in Staun.
ton company.
Judge Grattan has ordered local option
elections in Central, (Harrisonburg), Ashby,
and Linville districts, in Rockingham, on
April 25th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
THHE VALLEY MUTUAL LIFE AsSOCIA
TON OF VIRGINIA.

The largest and the leading Life Association In
the South. Nearly one million of dollars paid in
cash to the families of deceased members.
The cheapnesS of its plan is demonstrated by the
experience OF those who are insured In illustra-
ton OF this fact we take policy No, 8, held by Mr.
w. r. Tams, Cashier Augusta National Bank
staunton, Va. Policy issued September 3d. 1878.
$1,000, consequently it has shared every cost that
has come against the company. The entire cost to
Mr.. Tams in eight years and six months, Member
ship Fee, ANIMALS. and Mortality payments, has
been but $7044, or average annual cost of IS 49,
At the date Of this insurance Mr. Tams was q
years Of age.
policy OF even amount and date In one OF the
most popular Old Line companies on the ordinary
life plan payable at death only. would have cost
him 1892 rs or $21 so per year, saving of s12231 in
favor of the Valley Mutual.
Theories are easily advanced and Jealous rivals
abound Ill them, but facts cannot be refuted-
First class agents can get liberal contracts by ap
plying to
E. L. EDMUNDSON,
Secretary & Genl Agt.
mar2s tt StauntOn, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.

COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
To the Voters of augusta countu:
I hereby respectfully announce myself candt-
date i Tor CoMMIssIoNEE OF THE REVENUE Tor Mid
the duties faithfully and to the best of my ability
marlS tide VIM II. NORMAN.
To the Voters OF augusta County,
I hereby announce myself candidate for the
office OF COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for North
River District.
mar IL tde* MICHAEL HOLLAR.
To the Voters of augusta County,
l hereby announce myself a candidate for the
office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for Mid
die River District, and solicit the patronage of my
mara tide ~ ~ 0 STUART HoUFF
To the Voters Of augusta County,
hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE for Pastures District. thank my many
friends OF my district and the county for past ia
vors, and if reelected, will discharge the duties
OF the office to the best of my ability.
mar 4tde d. F. HOOVER,
To the Voters Of augusta County,
I hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE for Middle River District. l thank my
many friends Of my district and the county for past
favors, and if reelected will discharge the duties
mars tide '''' '''' s. S. N. PATTERSON.
To the Voters OF augusta County,
l hereby announce myself candidate for the
ONCE OF COMMISSIONER OF HE REVENUE 1Or
MARI tide -D'-' WI. LIGHTNER.
To the Voters Of augusta County,
Thankful for the support you have heretofore
given me, feel encouraged to ask for its continu
ance, and hereby announce myself a candidate for
re election to the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE in Riverheads District. 1 shall strive in
the future in the past to faithfully and imparti-
ally discharge the duties of the Office,
Very respectfully,
mar4 tide j. FRANK WILSON.
To the Voters Of Auqatsta County,
MISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for Beverly Manor
District, and, If elected will faithfully discharge
the duties of that office.
mar4 tide j. EMMETT GUY.
To the Voters OF augusta County,
I hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the Office of COMMISSIONERS OF THE
REVENUE. for South River District. thank my
many friends of my district and the county for
past favors, and if reelected will discharge the
duties OF the office to the best of my ability.
feb lo-tde VIM. L, MOWRY.
TO the Voters Of augusta County,
hereby respectfully announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office of COMMISSIONER
promise to diseh arge the duties OF theofce to the
pest OF my ability. | thank my friends for past
favors. and solicit their further support.
feb 25-tde w ARTHUR WILSON.
To the Voters of augusta County,
l hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office of COMMISSIONERS OF THE
REVENUE for North River District.
Respectfully, VIM. A. VICAR.
feb 25-tde
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
COMMUNICATED

Fezlou-citisens. air is filed with start
ling rumors of the extravaganza expendit ures
made and contemplated by our City Council.
The present debt of the corporation is about
1926, o0O after crediting it with the sinking
fund applicable to its reduction. The inter,
est on this debt, with the necessary current
expenses, involves a heavy rate of taxation
which has already tended to depreciate the
value of real estate, and arrest the progress
of building and the increase of business
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
EARM AND MILL FOR SALE.
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PER.
G0MAI. OpIlIpHN

| pUBLIc SALE SALE OF VALUABLE PER-
i SONAL PROPERTY.
Having disposed of my farm will sell at
public sale at my residence on South River.
four miles east OF New Hope, on
Thursday, the 31st dag of March, 1887,
all my personal property, consisting Of
Head Work Horses;
l Fine Kentucky Saddle Mare;
Colts--one and two years old
25 Head young Cattle, from 1 to 3 years ola
6 Mich Cows;
20 Head Sheep
10 Head Hogs;
l Four-Horse Wagon
Two-Horse Wagon;
6 Sets Harness;
l Set 2-Horse Harness
1 Champion Self-Binder;
l Grader Wheat Fan;
l Buggy Rake;
l Corn Shelter.
l Wheat Drill;
Plows and Hasrows, and in fact ar1 ainds
of implements kept on first-class farro.
500 Bushels Corn; Tons Hay; 800 lbs. Bacon
800 lbs. Lard; Household and Kitchen fnrn;'
ture of various kinds and a great manv ar
ticles not necessary to mention.
TERMs:-Slo and under, cash; above that
sum credit of months. negotiable note SAT-
isfaetorlly endorsed. CHRISTIAN EAKLE.s
H. M GUSHING Son, Auotioneers.
mar4-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25

The Botetourt plan adopted by the
County Committee, is one that will give
no Democratic voter an excuse for being
a ''stay away" 1t should bring out a
large vote, as it did in Botetourt where it
originated. All differences Of opinion
about nominating ticket are now in the
past, and the Democrats of Augusta
should be unanimous in giving a rousing
nominating vote to De followed by larger
regular vote.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25

The long agony over Commissioners
under the Interstate Commerce bill is
ended and the PresidenJ has appointed T
M. Cooley, of Michigan, (Rep.) Commits
sioner for years; w. R. Morrison, of Ill.
dem for 5 years; Augu Schoonmaker
of n. Y. Dem for years; A. F. Wal
ker, OF VT, (Rep.) for years. and Walter
A. Bragg, of Ala, (Dem.) for years
None except Mr.. Morrison have beer
prominent in political life.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.

To the Voters Of augusta County,
have the honor to announce myself candidate
for the office of CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Of
Angus ia county.
mar11 tde* E. A. FULCHER
To the Voters of augusta County,
I respectfully announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
of Augusta County.
feb lS-tde JOSEPH N. RYAN.
To the Voters Of the County of Augusta:-
L respectfully announce myself a candidate for
the office of CIRCUIT COURT CLERK, and if elected
Will discharge the duties of the office faithfully and
to the best of my ability. Having had twenty
ty Court CLERKS office. flatter myself that can
discharge those to which aspire, with satisfaction
to the public.
feb 1S.tde JOSEPH B. WOODWARD.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
COMMUNICATES ATTORNEY.

commemorative ATTORNEY.
To the People Of augusta County,
I hereby declare myself candidate for your
SuffrageS Tor the office of COMMONWEALTH At
ToRNEY. Ii you elect me will perform the duties
of the office faithfully and impartaly.
Respectfully,
mar11 tide JNO. N. OPIE.
To the Voters OF augusta County,
l hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office of COMMONwEALTH'S ATToR-
NEY. return my thanks for all past favors, and,
If reelected will discharge the duties of the office
to the best of my ability.
feb Is tide MEADE F. WHITE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25

MI Z. WHITE,
Nl. VS..
i. Il. BOSWELL.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause in
chancery. pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, are hereby notified that have fixed upon
Saturday, Apral 18Th, 1887.
at my Office in Staunton, Va, to take the accounts
required by decree entered in said cause on the
l4th day of March, 1887. AT which time and place
they are required to atte nd without further notice
JOHN W. STOUT,
mar25 At Commissioner.
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III j. LUSHBAUGH & BRO,

III J. LUSHBAUGH & BRO.
Ill. VS.
THE STANTON FEMALE SEMINARY &
AIS.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause in
chancery, pending in the Giro it Court of Augusta
county are hereby notified that have fixed upon
Monday, the 18th day of April, 1887,
at my office in Stanton, Va, to take the accounts
required by decree entered in said cause on the
14th day of March. 1887. At which time and place
they are required to attend without further notice.
JOHN W. STOUT,
mar25 At Commissioner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-03-25
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN-
IION TO BE CALLED.

A telegram from Richmond, last night.
informs US that the Democratic State
Central Committee, in session there yes
terday, decided to call Democratic State
Convention, the time and place to be fixed
by Hon. John s. Barbour and the Execu-
tive Committee.